clumsy

Etymology

Possibly from an alteration of clumsed (“benumbed”) or from clumse (“a stupid fellow; lout”) + -y. More at clumse.

adj

1. Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
   He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes.
2. Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
   It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now.
   What a clumsy joke
3. Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.

noun

1. (informal, fairly rare) A clumsy person.
   “Well, you are a clumsy,” said Ellen, as she bent down to mop up the water. “That was for your father’s shaving.” 1934, P. L. Travers, Mary Poppins